RELOCATION OF PROJECT(Classified)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04727A000100090017-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 13, 2001
• Sequence Number: 17
• Publication Date: April 13, 1953
• Content Type: MF

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Approved For Release 2001/07 00
APR i _ 1953
ME14DRANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
THRU: Deputy Director, Administration
SUBJECT: Relocation of Project
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25X1 A2d 1 1. On 9 March 1953 a decision was reached not to proceed with
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25X1 A9a ~ Immediately thereafter a search was launched to ? a
suitable alternate location. Prelimin investigation by personnel
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requirements exists The area 25X1A6a
under consideration includes:
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The following pertinent observations regarding the area are
a. The physical requirements for weather, terrain, hydro-
graphic conditions, and isolation are met to an adequate degree.
b. The necessary buildings, structures and utilities are
already in existence. Cost of rehabilitation and modification
as required would be materially less than that previously
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approved at the initial site.
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c* assistance and logistic support to the activity
would be rea ily available.
d. The maintenance of operational security, particularly
involving foreign personnel, would pose some problems. However,
it is believed these can be satisfactorily resolved.
4. It is requested that approval be granted to proceed with imple-
mentation of the project at the above location within the limitation of
funds previously approved
M&TTHEW BAIFV
Director of Training
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